Hey y’all! Welcome to Christie Crafts and another Inkin’ Crew Blog Hop! This month’s theme is Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays, and I’m sharing a little Christmas crafting inspiration that’s perfect for this busy time of year! If you’re anything like me, your Christmas card list seems to get longer every year! I love sending handmade cards to family and friends, but making a large number of cards during an already busy holiday season can be a challenge. That’s where Stampin’ Up!’s Kits Collection comes to the rescue!
This week, I’m featuring the Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit, a wonderful little package of Christmas creativity that makes it easy to create beautiful handmade cards and coordinating gift tags without spending hours cutting, measuring, and preparing supplies.
And because you know I can’t resist putting my own spin on things, I’ll also share a few creative alternatives, including cards, a scrapbook page, and a couple of gift tag designs!
Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit (168682)
There’s something about traditional Christmas plaid that never goes out of style! The Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit combines the rich, festive colors of Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, and Secret Sea with beautiful gold foil accents and charming details to create a wonderful collection of Christmas cards and gift tags.
This all-inclusive kit makes 10 cards (5 each of 2 designs) and 10 coordinating gift tags (5 each of 2 designs). Everything is precut and ready to assemble, so you can jump right into the fun part!
The Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit includes:
- 10 printed card bases
- 10 coordinating envelopes
- 10 printed gift tags
- Precut decorative pieces and embellishments
- Beautiful gold foil accents
- Secret Sea twine
- Adhesive
- Step-by-step instructions
One of my favorite features is the clever pop-out design! Some of the decorative pieces serve double duty. The shapes you pop out can be used to embellish your tags, while the openings left behind create peek-through details on the cards. What a fun way to make the most of your supplies! And at just $28 for 20 finished projects, that’s only $1.40 per card or tag. That’s a pretty wonderful value for handmade holiday cheer!
Let’s Get Crafting! Watch the Video Tutorial
Sometimes it’s nice to see how everything comes together before you get started! Head over to the Christie Crafts YouTube channel, where I’ll walk you through the Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit, give you a closer look at the supplies, and show you how to assemble these festive projects.
One of the things I love most about Stampin’ Up! kits is how easy they make the creative process. Whether you’re a beginning crafter, short on time, or simply looking for a relaxing afternoon at the craft table, this kit is a great way to check a few things off your Christmas to-do list while enjoying a little creative time.
A Little Creative Twist—Alternative Cards
You didn’t think I was going to stop with the kit instructions, did you? While I absolutely love the convenience of assembling a kit exactly as designed, I also enjoy seeing what else I can create with those beautiful, coordinated supplies!
For my alternative cards, I wanted to keep the festive charm of the original kit while having a little fun with different layouts and layers. And the best part? I added very little from my own stash! Just a bit of cardstock and a few embellishments, everything else came straight from the kit. I’ve noted any additional products I used in the captions beneath each card, so you can easily see what came from the kit and what I added.
The classic plaid patterns, rich Christmas colors, and touches of gold make it easy to mix and match the pieces. I had fun experimenting with different arrangements, moving the decorative elements around, changing the placement of sentiments, and layering pieces in unexpected ways. It’s amazing how many different looks you can create using the very same supplies! And because everything is already coordinated, there’s really no guesswork involved.
And can I just say how much I LOVE those big die-cut holiday greetings, “Jolly” and “Merry”! They make such a fun statement on the cards and really don’t need much else to create something festive and eye-catching!
That’s the beauty of these kits! You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to make something your own. Sometimes all it takes is a little rearranging, an extra layer, or a different combination of embellishments to create something entirely new. Quick, easy, and still wonderfully creative!
Tied Up with a Bow—Festive Gift Tags!
And let’s not forget the gift tags! There’s something so special about a beautifully wrapped Christmas present topped with a handmade tag. It’s that little extra touch that makes a gift feel even more personal!
The Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit includes supplies to create 10 coordinating gift tags, but of course, I had to have a little fun with those designs, too! Just like the cards, I mixed and matched the plaid patterns, festive greetings, and decorative pieces to create a few alternatives of my own.
Those bold “Jolly” and “Merry” greetings look just as wonderful on the tags! With the festive greenery and beautiful plaid patterns, these little tags make quite a statement without a lot of extra effort. And don’t they look wonderful on wrapped packages? Quick, easy, and a lovely handmade finishing touch for your Christmas gifts!
From Christmas Cards to Christmas Memories—A Scrapbook Page
Of course, I couldn’t resist taking these pretty supplies in another direction! Christmas is such a wonderful time for making memories, and what better way to preserve those special moments than with a scrapbook page?
The festive plaid patterns and coordinating colors of the Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit are just as lovely on a scrapbook layout as they are on greeting cards. And once again, I added very little from my own stash! Just a sheet of Secret Sea 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock and a few shiny red embellishments. Everything else came straight from the kit!
I had fun arranging the kit pieces into a festive scrapbook layout, mixing and matching those beautiful plaid patterns and decorative elements to bring everything together.It’s amazing how easily supplies intended for cards and gift tags can be transformed into something completely different. With just a little rearranging and imagination, you can create something special to preserve your favorite Christmas memories. A little creativity really does go a long way!
A Little Christmas Creativity Without All the Fuss
As much as I love spending time at my craft table creating elaborate cards with lots of layers and special techniques, sometimes simple really is wonderful! With so many Christmas cards to send, I appreciate having a few projects that come together quickly without sacrificing that special handmade touch. The Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit is a perfect example of how easy it can be to make something beautiful, even during the busiest season of the year. And the best part? Every card you make is another little bit of Christmas cheer ready to brighten someone’s mailbox!
Thank you so much for stopping by Christie Crafts today! I hope these projects have inspired you to enjoy a little quick and easy Christmas crafting and maybe even look at your kits and supplies in a whole new way. Whether you’re making a stack of Christmas cards, dressing up packages with handmade tags, or preserving favorite holiday memories in a scrapbook, there’s something special about adding a handmade touch to the season.
If you have any questions about the products or techniques I used, feel free to email me at christie.king@gmail.com or leave a comment below. And for more card ideas, step-by-step tutorials, creative inspiration, and the latest Stampin’ Up! news, be sure to subscribe to my blog and the Christie Crafts Weekly Newsletter at ChristieCrafts.com.
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That’s such an awesome kit Christie and you made some beautiful projects with it. Love them all
Love the way you have spiced up the Paper Pumpkin kit. All is very festive and filled with Christmas cheer. 🎄
Wow! Great way to use that kit! Love your designs, the tags, cards and pages are beautiful! 🙂